| Windows Logo Key |
Open or close Start Menu. |
| Windows Logo Key + A |
Open Action Center. |
| Windows Logo Key + C |
Open Cortana in listening mode. |
| Windows Logo Key + D |
Display and hide the desktop. |
| Windows Logo Key + E |
Open File Explorer. |
| Windows Logo Key + F |
Open Feedback Hub |
| Windows Logo Key + G |
Open Game bar when a game is open. |
| Windows Logo Key + H |
Open the Share charm. |
| Windows Logo Key + I |
Open Settings. |
| Windows Logo Key + K |
Open the Connect quick action. |
| Windows Logo Key + L |
Lock your PC or switch accounts. |
| Windows Logo Key + M |
Minimize all windows. |
| Windows Logo Key + O |
Lock device orientation |
| Windows Logo Key + P |
Choose a presentation display mode |
| Windows Logo Key + R |
Open Run dialog box. |
| Windows Logo Key + S |
Open Search. |
| Windows Logo Key + T |
Cycle through apps on the taskbar |
| Windows Logo Key + U |
Open Ease of Access Center. |
| Windows Logo Key + X |
Open Quick Link menu. |
| Windows Logo Key + Z |
Show the commands available in an app in full-screen mode |
| Windows Logo Key + Number |
Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow Key |
Snap app windows left. |
| Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow Key |
Snap app windows right. |
| Windows Logo Key + Up Arrow Key |
Maximize app windows. |
| Windows Logo Key + Down Arrow Key |
Minimize app windows. |
| Windows Logo Key + Comma |
Temporarily peek at the desktop. |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl +D |
Add a virtual desktop. |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow |
Switch between virtual desktops. |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + F4 |
Close current virtual desktop. |
| Windows Logo Key + Enter |
Open Narrator. |
| Windows Logo Key + Home |
Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke). |
| Windows Logo Key + PrtScn |
Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder. |
| Windows Logo Key + Shift + Up Arrow |
Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen. |
| Windows Logo Key + Tab |
Open Task view. |
| Windows Logo Key + "+" Key |
Zoom in using the magnifier. |
| Windows Logo Key + "-" Key |
Zoom out using the magnifier. |
| Windows Logo Key + Pause |
Display the System Properties dialog box |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + F |
Search for PCs (if you're on a network) |
| Windows Logo Key + Shift + M |
Restore minimized windows on the desktop |
| Windows Logo Key + number |
Open the desktop and start the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the app is already running, switch to that app. |
| Windows Logo Key + Shift + number |
Open the desktop and start a new instance of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Number |
Open the desktop and switch to the last active window of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number |
| Windows Logo Key + Alt + Number |
Open the desktop and open the Jump List for the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Shift + Number |
Open the desktop and open a new instance of the app located at the given position on the taskbar as an administrator |
| Windows Logo Key + Up Arrow |
Maximize the window |
| Windows Logo Key + Down Arrow |
Remove current app from screen or minimize the desktop window |
| Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow |
Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen |
| Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow |
Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen |
| Windows Logo Key + Home |
Minimize all except the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke) |
| Windows Logo Key + Shift + Up Arrow |
Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen |
| Windows Logo Key + Shift + Down Arrow |
Restore/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining width |
| Windows Logo Key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow |
Move an app or window in the desktop from one monitor to another |
| Windows Logo Key + Spacebar |
Switch input language and keyboard layout |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Spacebar |
Change to a previously selected input |
| Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Enter |
Open Narrator |
| Windows Logo Key + Forward slash (/) |
Begin IME reconversion |
| Windows Logo Key + Plus (+) or Minus (-) |
Zoom in or out using Magnifier |
| Windows Logo Key + Esc |
Exit Magnifier |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
Open Task Manager. |
| Alt + Tab |
Switch between open apps. |
| Alt + Left Arrow Key |
Go back. |
| Alt + Right Arrow Key |
Go forward. |
| Alt + Page Up |
Move up one screen. |
| Alt + Page Down |
Move down one screen. |
| Alt + F8 |
Show your password on the sign-in screen |
| Alt + Esc |
Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened |
| Alt + Underlined Letter |
Perform the command for that letter |
| Alt + Enter |
Display properties for the selected item |
| Alt + Spacebar |
Open the shortcut menu for the active window |
| Ctrl + Tab |
Move forward through tabs |
| Ctrl + Alt +Tab |
View open apps |
| Ctrl + C |
Copy selected items to clipboard. |
| Ctrl + X |
Cut selected items. |
| Ctrl + V |
Paste content from clipboard. |
| Ctrl + A |
Select all content. |
| Ctrl + Z |
Undo an action. |
| Ctrl + Y |
Redo an action. |
| Ctrl + D |
Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin. |
| Ctrl + M |
Enter Mark mode |
| Ctrl + Esc |
Open the Start Menu. |
| Ctrl + Shift |
Switch the keyboard layout. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
Open Task Manager. |
| Ctrl + F4 |
Close the active window. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
Move back through tabs |
| Ctrl + Number (Number 1–9) |
Move to nth tab |
| F2 |
Rename the selected item |
| F3 |
Search for a file or folder in File Explorer |
| F4 |
Display the address bar list in File Explorer |
| F4 |
Display the items in the active list |
| F5 |
Refresh the active window |
| F6 |
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop |
| F10 |
Activate the Menu bar in the active app |
| Shift + F10 |
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item |
| Shift with any Arrow Key |
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document |
| Shift + Delete |
Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first |
| Right Arrow |
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu |
| Left Arrow |
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu |
| Esc |
Stop or leave the current task |
| Tab |
Move forward through options |
| Shift + Tab |
Move back through options |
| Alt + Underlined Letter |
Perform the command (or select the option) that is used with that letter |
| Spacebar |
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box |
| Backspace |
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box |
| Arrow Keys |
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons |
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